About Melania
Melania Watson
Interview Editor
Melania Watson is our Interview Editor for the TechDay editorial team. Starting her journalism career with Newshub as a Digital Reporter and Producer, she has a keen interest in technology, communication, and current affairs. Melania takes pride in conducting professional and in-depth interviews, which assist her in producing exclusive content that resonates with TechDay’s audience.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Melania - Page 25
Rapid7 launches Intelligence Hub to streamline threat response
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Rapid7 launches Intelligence Hub, a curated threat intelligence platform designed to help security teams prioritise and respond to alerts efficiently within existing workflows.
Titan of Tech - Jayme Fishman of Avalara
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Jayme Fishman, Avalara's President since 2020, leads a global team focused on AI-driven tax compliance and transforming e-invoicing worldwide.
Veeam highlights ESG progress in first global sustainability report
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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virtualisation
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data privacy
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clean technologies
Veeam launches its first ESG report, revealing efforts in e-waste recycling, green buildings, emissions cuts, and community engagement worldwide.
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Privileged Access to block threats
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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pam
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mfa
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cloud security
CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Privileged Access, enhancing identity security with real-time risk-aware controls to prevent privilege escalation and attacks.
Most firms overestimate data resilience, risking USD $400 billion
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
Veeam unveils the Data Resilience Maturity Model to help organisations assess and enhance data resilience amid rising IT downtime costs.
Saviynt to showcase AI-driven identity security at RSA 2025
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
Saviynt will showcase its identity security expertise at RSA Conference 2025 with talks, demos, and networking from 28 April to 1 May.
CrowdStrike named leader in GigaOm XDR report for 2025
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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semiconductors
CrowdStrike is recognised as a Leader and Fast Mover in the 2025 GigaOm Radar Report for XDR, earning perfect scores in key cybersecurity categories.
Cloudflare details Q1 Internet disruptions from quakes to storms
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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uc
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cyber attacks
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cyber warfare
Cloudflare's Q1 2025 report reveals global internet disruptions caused by earthquakes, power outages, cyberattacks, and a monkey-induced blackout in Sri Lanka.
Hitachi Vantara ups energy efficiency & sets new carbon goals
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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storage
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digital transformation
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power / energy
Hitachi Vantara boosts energy efficiency in its storage solutions and sets carbon neutrality targets for FY2030 and FY2050, enhancing sustainability efforts worldwide.
Nine in ten IT leaders faced cyberattacks as threats intensify
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
A new report reveals that 90% of IT leaders faced cyberattacks in 2024, with nearly one fifth enduring over 25 breaches amid growing cloud vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity seen by 85% of CEOs as critical for business growth
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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ai
A global survey reveals 85% of CEOs see cybersecurity as vital for business growth, highlighting its role beyond protection to strategic enablement.
Celonis ranked leader again in 2025 Gartner process mining report
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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supply chain
Celonis leads Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Process Mining Platforms, excelling in execution and vision for the third consecutive year.
SandboxAQ launches AQtive Guard to secure AI agent identities
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
SandboxAQ launches AQtive Guard to protect AI agents' cryptographic assets in enterprises, integrating with CrowdStrike and Palo Alto for enhanced security.
GitLab unveils AI-driven DevSecOps integration with Amazon Q
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
GitLab has launched GitLab Duo with Amazon Q for Ultimate self-managed users on AWS, integrating AI to accelerate and secure software development workflows.
Exclusive: Abhas Ricky on how Cloudera is powering the AI revolution
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Cloudera's CSO, Abhas Ricky, highlights AI's shift from labs to enterprise with hybrid AI solutions powering faster, secure, on-prem deployments and innovation.
AI-powered scams surge online as Microsoft blocks USD $4bn
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Microsoft's report reveals a surge in AI-powered scams, blocking USD $4bn in fraud and detecting 1.6 million bot signups per hour online.
Enterprise IoT systems now track 166,000 assets daily
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Large enterprises now track over 166,000 assets daily using IoT, evolving from simple location tracking to integrated systems monitoring multiple attributes.
Auctane streamlines billing with expanded BillingPlatform use
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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software
Auctane is expanding its use of BillingPlatform to streamline billing and financial reporting across its growing suite of shipping products worldwide.
Forrester names Dynatrace top in AIOps platforms for 2025
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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aiops
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ai
Forrester has highlighted Dynatrace as a leader in AIOps, recognising its Davis AI engine for exceptional root cause analysis and automated remediation features.
OutSystems to host AI-focused ONE Conference for global experts
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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lcnc
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genai
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ai
OutSystems has revealed plans for its ONE Conference 2025, aiming to unite global experts on AI-driven software development advancements.